Takeouts: health in the House, ‘free’ credit reporting, Saints

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Congress Takeout: Todd Zwillich talks about how House Democrats are hoping to vote on their version of a health care reform bill later this week, while Republicans launch a media campaign opposing it.
Money Takeout: Credit reporting agencies are required by law to provide you a free report every year ? but that hasn’t stopped them from writing insanely catchy jingles to draw customers towards paid options. Louise Story, finance reporter for our partners The New York Times, joins us to discuss when “free” actually means “expensive,” and what the FTC is trying to do about it.
Sports Takeout: Ibrahim Abdul-Matin recaps Monday Night Football, as the Atlanta Falcons faced the resurgent New Orleans Saints.

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